In the latest season of his popular podcast, Pastor Jamal Bryant brought listeners into candid conversations with an impressive lineup of influential figures from politics to pop culture. Known for his bold and straightforward approach, Bryant recently sat down in his show’s second season with some heavy hitters, including former BET host Jeff Johnson, hip-hop mogul Master P, and political icon Stacey Abrams.
However, his upcoming conversation with singer-turned-entrepreneur Ray J might have stirred up more than he anticipated and might not see the light of day. Ray J, who was upset about the way he was treated during the recording and posted a heated message on social media directed at Bryant and his team.
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Pastor Jamal Bryant Makes Unexpected Decision After Ray J Threatens to ‘Snatch’ Him Off the Pulpit If He Releases ‘Dirty and Illegal’ Podcast Interview (Photo: @jamalhbryant / Instagram)
Ray J claimed that he was treated unfairly and even described his experience as “dirty” and “illegal.” He warned Pastor Bryant and his team not to release the interview and threatened that if they do, “somebody getting snatched off the pulpit.”
The outspoken star, who was raised in the church with his family, concluded his message with a direct warning: “I’m telling you right now, we need to work it out because if we don’t, that’s gonna be a problem.”
Social media users had mixed reactions to the bold threat, with some defending Bryant and calling out Ray J for being a “spoiled brat turned adult,” while others thought the controversy was just a marketing stunt.
Moments after the heated message went viral, another video surfaced, where Ray J claimed, “N-ggas just tried to shoot me, and tried to kill me, n-gga, and you want me to apologize, n-gga? F-ck you.” It’s unclear if both videos are related, but fans of Bryant’s podcast and Ray J alike have been discussing the situation.
Pastor Bryant took to his Instagram profile to respond to the situation, stating that he was “grateful to recently interview one of the few mavericks of this generation, @rayj” but was disappointed to wake up to “unfounded threats and baseless accusations directed at me.”
Bryant went on to explain that he and his team edited some comments out of the interview to safeguard the best interests of everyone involved, saying, “As part of our commitment to honest dialogue, we ensured that specific comments with potential legal ramifications were edited out of the interview to safeguard the best interest of a brother beloved.”
However, he still plans to release the podcast episode, stating that “we will be releasing this episode on Thursday, November 14 at noon.
“I’m not going to be emroiled in a battle that demeans our community and all that I stand for. I stand for love and peace. I stand for the good of our people. I stand for integrity and truth. And that’s exactly what we are going to continue to do,” Pastor Bryant concluded, offering his love and best wishes to Ray J and his team.
In conclusion, while the controversy surrounding the interview has been intense, both parties are committed to having honest and constructive conversations.
**FAQs:
Q: Did Pastor Jamal Bryant release the interview episode?
A: No, the interview episode has been delayed until further notice due to Ray J’s demands.
Q: Why did Ray J threaten Pastor Jamal Bryant?
A: Ray J claimed he was treated unfairly and uncomfortably during the interview and threatened not to release it.
Q: Will Pastor Jamal Bryant take legal action?
A: It seems unlikely, given his desire to maintain love and peace in the situation.
Q: What’s the next move for Pastor Jamal Bryant?
A: He plans to release the interview episode as scheduled on Thursday, November 14 at noon.